Ellis Jones

Ellis Jones, man, you can’t talk about 2024’s “Year 10” without thinking of this kid. He’s basically the heartbeat of the whole movie, bringing this raw honesty that’s kinda rare these days. The story? It’s one of those coming-of-age tales, but not in some cheesy, overdone way—think more edge, a little messier, and a lot more real. Ellis plays a teenager just absolutely swamped by the madness of high school, friendship drama, that awkward limbo between childhood and, you know, “real” adulthood. He’s not your typical golden child. Instead, you watch him stumble through bad decisions, awkward crushes, and those cringe moments that haunt you at 2 AM. The film doesn’t sugarcoat anything. There’s this whole vibe of uncertainty—Ellis’s character isn’t sure who he is, what he wants, or how the hell to fit in with everyone else who seems to have it all figured out. You get these sharp, funny moments mixed with gut-punch reality checks that’ll make you wince because, let’s be real, we’ve all been there. The friends he runs with? Far from perfect. They’ve got their own baggage, and sometimes they’re more of a liability than a support system. Still, there’s heart in the chaos. Somehow, through all the screw-ups and self-doubt, Ellis’s journey feels hopeful. He doesn’t find all the answers, but he starts to get comfortable in his own skin. That’s what makes “Year 10” hit different—it’s awkward, honest, and somehow totally relatable.